U209-000-R Serial Port

USB ID 2478:2008 · Tripp-Lite

VendorTripp-Lite
Vendor ID2478
Device ID2008
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_2478&PID_2008
Linux modaliasusb:v2478p2008
Linux driverpl2303

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 2478:2008?

USB ID 2478:2008 is “U209-000-R Serial Port” made by Tripp-Lite (vendor ID 2478, device ID 2008).

Which Linux driver supports U209-000-R Serial Port?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver pl2303 (source under drivers/usb/serial). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether U209-000-R Serial Port is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 2478:2008 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_2478&PID_2008.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.